The latest Famitsu Most Wanted Games chart offers a clear look at what players in Japan are most excited about, and this week’s rankings show a strong trend—Nintendo Switch 2 titles are dominating the conversation.
Based on reader votes collected between June 3 and June 9, the chart is once again led by Pokémon Winds and Waves, which continues its impressive run at the top.
According to the latest data shared by Famitsu, the upcoming Pokémon title secured 678 votes, maintaining its position as the most anticipated game among readers.
Pokémon Leads as Switch 2 Momentum Builds
The continued dominance of Pokémon Winds and Waves highlights the growing anticipation surrounding the next generation of Nintendo hardware. With a planned release window in 2027, the game has already captured significant attention, suggesting strong early demand.
Close behind is Splatoon Raiders, another Switch 2 title, followed by Persona 4 Revival on PlayStation 5. The mix of platforms shows a competitive terrain, but Nintendo’s upcoming console appears to be gaining an edge in early hype.
What stands out most in this chart is how frequently Switch 2 titles appear, reinforcing expectations that the platform could play a major role in the next wave of gaming releases.
Here is the complete list of the top 30 most anticipated games based on reader votes:
- Pokémon Winds / Waves (NS2) – 678 votes
- Splatoon Raiders (NS2) – 562 votes
- Persona 4 Revival (PS5) – 456 votes
- Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo (NSW) – 419 votes
- Rhythm Heaven Groove (NSW) – 387 votes
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (NS2) – 254 votes
- Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5) – 246 votes
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) – 223 votes
- Kyoto Xanadu (NSW) – 170 votes
- Star Fox (NS2) – 164 votes
- Ace Combat 8 (PS5) – 156 votes
- Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (PS5) – 143 votes
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (NS2) – 138 votes
- Kyoto Xanadu (PS5) – 122 votes
- Genshin Impact (NSW) – 117 votes
- Village in the Shade (NSW) – 106 votes
- Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo (PS5) – 103 votes
- eBaseball: Pro Spirit 2026 (PS5) – 101 votes
- Beast of Reincarnation (PS5) – 95 votes
- The Duskbloods (NS2) – 83 votes
- Culdcept Begins – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (NS2) – 82 votes
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (NSW) – 80 votes
- Culdcept Begins (NSW) – 76 votes
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5) – 74 votes
- Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (NS2) – 64 votes
- Super Bomberman Collection – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (NS2) – 60 votes
- Stranger Than Heaven (PS5) – 58 votes
- Echoes of Aincrad (PS5) – 53 votes
- Anomalith (NS2) – 51 votes
- Village in the Shade (PS5) – 50 votes
New Entries and Notable Trends
One of the key highlights this week is the debut of Anomalith for Switch 2, which enters the chart at number 29. While its placement is at the lower end, its inclusion signals growing curiosity around new IPs on Nintendo’s upcoming platform.
Meanwhile, established franchises like Fire Emblem, Star Fox, and Professor Layton continue to maintain strong positions, showing that nostalgia and brand recognition still play a major role in player anticipation.
On the PlayStation side, Grand Theft Auto 6 and Persona 4 Revival remain major draws, proving that multi-platform competition is still intense despite Nintendo’s current momentum in this poll.
